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Lions informed OL Jon Jansen of his release.

Gosder Cherilus beat out Jansen in preseason, but cutting ties with the reliable veteran is a surprise. Though his base salary was $860,000, Jansen can play both guard and right tackle, and inspires a much better comfort level than Corey Hilliard. It appears Hilliard and Jason Fox made the team. Sat, Sep 4, 2010 09:47:00 AM

Lions T Jon Jansen might not make the final roster if he fails to win the starting job at right tackle.

Gosder Cherilus currently has a slight edge over Jansen for the starting job, and it's possible the team could choose to save some money and go with Corey Hilliard as the backup if Jansen is unable to make up ground. We'd be surprised if the Lions don't keep the veteran around as insurance. Thu, Sep 2, 2010 10:02:00 AM

Lions T Jon Jansen received the first-team reps at right tackle over incumbent starter Gosder Cherilus again Monday.

Jansen is a 12-year vet whose game has been in decline, but Cherilus has been a disappointment as a first-round pick. Cherilus' pass protection woes and penalty proneness may force the Lions to go with the lesser talent. Tue, Aug 10, 2010 10:15:00 AM

Jon Jansen is expected to compete with Gosder Cherilus for the starting right tackle job this summer.

Cherilus has been a bust since being drafted in the first round two years ago, and Jansen is finally healthy after injuries derailed his Redskins career in 2007-08. Now that the Lions have finally upgraded at left guard, the right tackle spot is the biggest question mark on the offensive line. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 05:47:00 PM

"He’s making really good progress. Beyond that, he’s out of his sling, so he’s working at it," said Caldwell. Decker had a 4-6 month timetable back in early June. He opened camp on the active/PUP list and is a candidate to miss the first six weeks on reserve/PUP. The Lions are hoping Greg Robinson beats out Cyrus Kouandjio for their starting left tackle vacancy.